What, exactly, is heart disease?

This Week's Tip What, exactly, is heart disease? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. But what exactly is heart disease? There are many health problems that fall under the umbrella of heart disease, and each one affects the heart and the body differently. But they all have one thing in common: They disrupt the heart from doing its job as efficiently as possible. Some types of heart disease are congenital and cannot be prevented; many others are preventable and even reversible (or at least treatable) through medical and lifestyle interventions. The Meaning of Your Diagnosis » More Tips for Heart Health » Heart Friendly Recipe Coach Nicole's Mini Vegetable Frittatas Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 9  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 71.3 Total Fat: 4.0 g Cholesterol: 107.0 mg Sodium: 88.6 mg Total Carbs: 3.9 g   Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g Protein: 5.3 g View full nutritional breakdown of Coach Nicole's Mini Vegetable Frittatas by ingredient Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails